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| Government Releases Auditor General’s Report on Polar Foods International
The government of Prince Edward Island has released the Auditor General’s report on government’s involvement with Polar Foods International. Executive Council requested the report on May 11, 2004. It was forwarded to government on January 11 and is being released to the public today by Development… |
| Government Releases Auditor General’s Report on Polar Foods International
The government of Prince Edward Island has released the Auditor General’s report on government’s involvement with Polar Foods International. Executive Council requested the report on May 11, 2004. It was forwarded to government on January 11 and is being released to the public today by Development… |
| Rock Relief 2005 to be Broadcast on the PEI Government Web Site
Rock Relief 2005, a PEI fund-raiser to assist with the Asian Tsunami recovery, will be broadcast live on the Internet beginning at 9 p.m. AST, Friday, January 14, 2005. The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to provide the technical expertise to make this possible. The webcast is also… |
| Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Reaffirm Commitment to Work with the Federal Government
The Atlantic ministers of education and training met today in Corner Brook, NL to identify common priority areas to engage the federal government in pursuing a long-term plan for education and training that will support and enhance Atlantic Canada’s prosperity. The ministers of education and… |
| Commission to be set up on Prince Edward Island's Electoral Future
Greg Deighan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chair of the Standing Committee on Legislative Management, announced today that the Committee will be placing an advertisement seeking applications from those Islanders interested in serving as a Commissioner on Prince Edward Islander’s… |
| 2005 Provincial Winter Games to be Hosted in Kings County
Kings County will play host to the 2005 Provincial Winter Games February 11-13, 2005. This is the first time that Kings County has hosted the games since the 1970s. Approximately 900 athletes and coaches will be participating in the 2005 Provincial Games. “We are very excited that communities in… |
| Fifth Annual Buyer's Market Set For This Weekend
Craft and giftware retailers are invited to participate in the Fifth Annual Buyer’s Market being held at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel on January 21-22, 2005. The two-day event is an excellent opportunity for retailers to source quality, Island-made products to sell during the upcoming season. “The… |
| Tourism PEI Joins PEI Rockets to Promote Prince Edward Island "On the Road"
Tourism PEI has teamed up with the PEI Rocket to promote Prince Edward Island at five different Quebec Major Junior Hockey League venues in the provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The promotion provides a winner in each venue with a special prize package trip to Prince Edward… |
| Jacques Cartier Arena Receives Much Needed Upgrades to Facility
Community residents, volunteers and visitors will benefit from recent upgrades to the Jacques Cartier Arena in Alberton. Hockey fans and community enthusiasts will join government officials to recognize all those involved in the recent arena renovations. This project, identified as a community… |
| Lieutenant Governor Transferred to Halifax
Lieutenant Governor J. Léonce Bernard has been transferred from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown to Halifax. Because of continued chest pain, doctors in Halifax will administer a cardiac catheterization, more commonly known as a dye test, that will help them to pinpoint the problem… |
| New Charlottetown - Detroit Flights with Northwest Airlines
The Prince Edward Island Government, Tourism PEI and the Charlottetown Airport Authority are pleased to announce that getting to Prince Edward Island by air is about to become a lot easier, thanks to a new flight offered by Northwest Airlines. Beginning July 1, a direct flight will leave Detroit… |
| Survey Demonstrates High Level of Satisfaction with East Prince Health Home Care Program
Residents of East Prince who receive home care through East Prince Health are very satisfied with the service according to a recently completed survey.The survey indicated an overall satisfaction rate of 93.4 per cent, Respondents were particularly satisfied with program staff, registering a… |
| Adult Learning Centre Celebrates Official Opening in Summerside Today
The East Prince Centre for Learning and Work, located in the former Lo Food building on Water Street in Summerside, celebrated its official opening today. The Centre has been designed as a one-stop shop for adult Islanders looking to enhance and further develop their learning needs. MLA for St.… |
| 2005 PEI Visitors Guide Ready To Go
With the cold temperatures and snow on the ground, many people look forward to the release of the Prince Edward Island Visitors Guide to begin planning for their summer vacation. The 2005 edition is now complete and ready for distribution to potential visitors who are considering Prince Edward… |
| Minister Announces New Appointments to the Workers Compensation Board
The Honourable Elmer MacFadyen, Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs and Minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Act, announced today, appointments to the Workers Compensation Board. New appointments to the board include George MacDonald as Chair of the board and Margaret Stewart… |
| Attorney General Announces Appointments to Queen's Counsel
The Honourable Mildred Dover, Attorney General today announced, three new appointments of Her Majesty’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Named to the Queen’s Counsel are M. Jane Ralling, Ronald J. Profit and Brian L. Waddell. “The designation of Queen’s Counsel has a long and… |
| MacAdam Accuses Federal MPs of Fearmongering
Prince Edward Island fisheries minister Kevin MacAdam is accusing the province’s Members of Parliament with blackmail by trying to convince fishermen not to support legal actions against the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans. He said the suggestion that court action could bring fisheries… |
| Report Released on Increasing the Use of Licensed Practical Nurses Province Wide
A newly-released report by the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of PEI and the PEI Licensed Practical Nurses Registration Board will provide the health care community with valuable information about the training, licensing, and ongoing competency development of licensed practical nurses (LPNs… |
| Lieutenant Governor to Attend Levees in Charlottetown and Summerside
Lieutenant Governor J. Léonce Bernard and Madame Florence Bernard will host their annual Levee at Government House in Charlottetown on Saturday, January 1, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Following the Charlottetown Levee, Their Honours will travel to Summerside and join with His Worship Basil… |